Product Application Specialist

Job purpose

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American manufacturer of furniture solutions, offering a broad range of high-quality, value-driven products for the workplace, education, healthcare, and hospitality markets. With over 50 years in operation and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Global has a strong presence across Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.

As a recognized leader in the industry, Global currently has an immediate career opportunity in our West region. The successful candidate will be responsible for having knowledge of workplace trends to design/space plan product application solutions for Global's sales team and end user clientele.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate projects, summarize client needs, and create deliverables for projects.
• Provide 2d/3d specifications and renderings to visually communicate design intent or product recommendations.
• Learn and demonstrate extensive Global product knowledge across all product lines.
• Accompany sales and A&D Reps on calls concerning product application, typical development, and standard programs.
• Design Mock-ups
• Present recommended design solutions and concepts with confidence.
• Become a competitive product expert. Navigate our internal competitive analysis and positioning. Conducted ongoing research and product analysis to highlight advantages of Global product solutions and applications
• Work with our competitive intelligence and market research team members when necessary.

Education/Experience

• BFA, Interior Design from four-year College or university; 3-6 Years of experience. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CAP 20/20, Visual Impressions.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this Job, she/he is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. She/he is frequently required to talk or hear. Occasional walking is required; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WHO WE ARE

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American Manufacturer of furniture solutions. Global offers a broad range of furniture products designed for the workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality markets, delivering exceptional value and quality to its network of dealers, designers and customers.

Operating for 50+ years and employing more than 4,000 people worldwide, Global has locations throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, China and the UK.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Global, an individual may not be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. (If a bonus or commissions see below for additional sentence).

Global offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for): Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company Sponsored Long-term Disability | Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance | FSA | 401(k) & Roth 401(k)

BONUS

This position is also eligible for a performance-based bonus based on individual/department goals as well as overall company performance.

WHERE WE ARE

Global has distribution centers and showrooms located all across the USA + Canada.

Global USA Showrooms:

Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Irvine | Miami| NYC | Philadelphia| Phoenix | Washington DC

Global USA Showrooms + Distribution Centers:

Atlanta | Baltimore |Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Seattle | Tampa

You can visit us atwww.globalfurnituregroup.com.

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Global does not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Global is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. To request assistance in completing this application, please call 800.220.1900 and ask for Human Resources.

Veterans encouraged to apply.